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Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 11/25/2007, 02:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 335
Posted By PatMayo
In my opinion you need to keep it at natural sea...

In my opinion you need to keep it at natural sea water levels. Here is a link.

Typical is 1280. Reef aquaria recommendations is 1250 to 1350. Anywhere in this range is just fine.
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Forum: New to the Hobby 11/25/2007, 02:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 493
Posted By PatMayo
Hi James. I want to cut some of the teeth out...

Hi James.
I want to cut some of the teeth out of mine as well. What is the gutter guard and where do you get it?

I like my AGA and have had zero problems with it. Other than the issue mentioned...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/25/2007, 01:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 441
Posted By PatMayo
I hate it and wish i could get rid of it....

I hate it and wish i could get rid of it. Tooooooo much and tooooo hard to clean.

I can't get rid of it though.

Be careful what you wish for.

Regards,

Pat
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/21/2007, 01:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 492
Posted By PatMayo
I use a home made 2 part. The commercial products...

I use a home made 2 part. The commercial products for my 90 are too expensive. There a many many, maybe even thousands of poeple who use this and I have never heard of any problems.

Here are a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/08/2007, 01:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 224
Posted By PatMayo
I wouldn't worry too much about it at this point....

I wouldn't worry too much about it at this point. I would just watch his behavor and see if it gets any worse.

They sometimes can do some very strange things.

Regards,

Pat
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/08/2007, 01:07 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 292
Posted By PatMayo
I have a 90 AGA and change 12 gallons weekly. I...

I have a 90 AGA and change 12 gallons weekly. I keep 2 45 gallon food grade trash cans in the garage. 1 full of mixed saltwater and the other full of RO/DI water. I use a MJ 1200 to take 12 gallons...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/06/2007, 11:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 254
Posted By PatMayo
With a tank that small and with weekly water...

With a tank that small and with weekly water changes I don't see why you would need to dose anything. I would just keep the water changes up.

Using a good quality sea salt should take care of...
Forum: New to the Hobby 11/06/2007, 11:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 519
Posted By PatMayo
If you have a sump you can purchase a small fan...

If you have a sump you can purchase a small fan and clip it on the sump. The fan blows air on the top of the water thus cooling the water.

It's much less expensive than a chiller. Chillers also...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/31/2007, 12:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 237
Posted By PatMayo
Mine has a few tabs off and does not seem to...

Mine has a few tabs off and does not seem to influence it at all. It takes a little time for the probe to settle on a reading. I don't think it is abnormal. Are you running it on batteries or the 9...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/30/2007, 11:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 294
Posted By PatMayo
A Huge Dark Maroon Looking Flower Bud

The wierdest thing has been growing in my tank for about the last 3 months or so. Its on the top rock in my tank. It is now about 1 1/2 inch in diameter and about 1 1/2 tall. It is shaped like a...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/30/2007, 11:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 288
Posted By PatMayo
Excess nutrients in the water is typically a more...

Excess nutrients in the water is typically a more difinitive indicator of red slime not necessarily flow.

It's better to have the slime in the fuge than the main tank.

I agree that flow will...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 10:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 257
Posted By PatMayo
I agree, I wouldn't mess with it. Regards, ...

I agree, I wouldn't mess with it.

Regards,

Pat
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 10:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 262
Posted By PatMayo
Most folks run 7 to 10 hours. I would acclimate...

Most folks run 7 to 10 hours. I would acclimate slowly as mentioned. That is a lot of light. Don't want to shock or otherwise harm your corals.

Regards,

Pat
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 10:31 PM
Replies: 2
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Views: 263
Posted By PatMayo
Thats a good thread. On another subject, I...

Thats a good thread.

On another subject, I don't mean to hijack, but virginiadiver69, is the bluechin trigger the same thing as a Niger trigger or is it some other type. Do you have a picture?
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Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 10:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 277
Posted By PatMayo
The brand I use a lot of other people use on RC...

The brand I use a lot of other people use on RC is Salifert. They are readily available and very good test kits. They are also an RC sponser.

Others that I have used do seem to be as accurate or...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 10:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 418
Posted By PatMayo
Use gloves. Are they toxic to humans or to other...

Use gloves. Are they toxic to humans or to other corals fish etc?

Regards,

Pat
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 10:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 287
Posted By PatMayo
I think that would work. With a tank that small I...

I think that would work. With a tank that small I would not tear it completely down. I would do exactly what your are suggesting.

Regards,

Pat
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/26/2007, 09:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 479
Posted By PatMayo
I would return it. You might also post this in...

I would return it. You might also post this in the SPS forum for more specialized help.

Regards,

Pat
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/23/2007, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 269
Posted By PatMayo
The water level where the skimmer is at should...

The water level where the skimmer is at should remain constant. If it changes you will be chasing your tail. Also you need to set the skimmer at a height where the water is 7 inches or so from the...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/23/2007, 09:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 659
Posted By PatMayo
Re: ready to give up, need help with nusiance algae and aptasia

See my comments throughout the above post in parenthesis.

The basic way to beat this is reduce feeding, reduce lighting, You don't mention water changes so I would recommend you change at least...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/17/2007, 12:59 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 63,243
Posted By PatMayo
Nice article WK. I'm looking forward to future...

Nice article WK. I'm looking forward to future articles.

Thanks.

Regards,

Pat
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/16/2007, 12:20 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By PatMayo
Thanks guys. I have sent an email and posted on...

Thanks guys. I have sent an email and posted on the site.

Regards,

Pat
Forum: The Reef Chemistry Forum 10/14/2007, 03:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By PatMayo
TDS Meter and Color Changing DI Resin

I use a color changing DI resin. I also use a TDS Meter. Upon changing the Resin I always get zero TDS on the meter. However after the resin starts changing color say maybe the bottom 1 to 1 and 1/2...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/10/2007, 12:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 485
Posted By PatMayo
I heat the water up very warm so that it will...

I heat the water up very warm so that it will dissolve easily. I use 2 1/4 cups of baking soda (Randy's formula) to 1 gallon of water. I get the water quite hot and never have a problem.

Regards,...
Forum: New to the Hobby 10/10/2007, 12:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 670
Posted By PatMayo
He may not have any problems at all. Even with...

He may not have any problems at all. Even with the fish being in the tank now. He is using established rock. He may never have a cycle. When I set up my 90 I used cycled and cured rock and never had...
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